New Taliban leader facing tension as top official quits

New Taliban leader facing tension as top official quits - Reuters Aug 4

Firing of Generals Raises Fear of Return to Algerian Strife

Firing of Generals Raises Fear of Return to Algerian Strife - AP Aug 4

Su-33 Northern Fleet Navy Flankers Enter Into Kola Arctic Service

Su-33 Northern Fleet Navy Flankers Enter Into Kola Arctic Service - Sputnik News Aug 3

Cossacks Face Grim Reprisals From Onetime Allies in Eastern Ukraine

Cossacks Face Grim Reprisals From Onetime Allies in Eastern Ukraine - New York Times Aug 4

Scud missiles fired into Saudi Arabia from Yemen traced to N. Korea

Scud missiles fired into Saudi Arabia from Yemen traced to N. Korea - Yonhap Jul 29

Where’s The Love At The NSA? Director Said To Neglect Embattled Spy Agency

Where’s The Love At The NSA? Director Said To Neglect Embattled Spy Agency - Buzz Feed News Jul 30

Gunmen in uniform kill ally of Burundi President Nkurunziza

Gunmen in uniform kill ally of Burundi President Nkurunziza - Reuters Aug 2

Mullah Mansour, pragmatic heir to Taliban leadership

 Mullah Mansour, pragmatic heir to Taliban leadership - AFP Jul 31

A new age of espionage

A new age of espionage - The Economist Aug 1

Secret NSA Map Shows China Cyber Attacks on U.S. Targets

Secret NSA Map Shows China Cyber Attacks on U.S. Targets - NBC Jul 30

Arctic training for strategic nuclear submarines

Arctic training for strategic nuclear submarines - Barents Observer Jul 30

Taliban leader Omar’s tale reflects clashing agendas

Taliban leader Omar’s tale reflects clashing agendas - Washington Post Jul 30

Death of Mullah Omar Exposes Divisions Within Taliban

Death of Mullah Omar Exposes Divisions Within Taliban - New York Times Jul 30

Mullah Muhammad Omar’s Life Ends With Little Clarity

Mullah Muhammad Omar’s Life Ends With Little Clarity - New York Times Jul 30

IS Claims Child Militant Who Executed Iraqi Spy 'Killed In Air Strike'

IS Claims Child Militant Who Executed Iraqi Spy 'Killed In Air Strike'  - RFE/RL Aug 4